Gary Paulette

1937 - 2016

Gary Edward Paulette, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Paulette, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the age of 78 years.

 Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Service was held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden. 

 Gary is survived by his children Dean Paulette of Barnwell, Tracy (Terry) Armstrong of Coaldale, Pam (Scott) Caunter of Coaldale and Cody Paulette of Barnwell; grandchildren and great grandchildren Danny Witwer (his son Mason), Billie Ann Paulette (her children Khloe and Greycen), Beccie Fletcher, Josh (Lindsay) Paulette (their daughter Grace), Dylan (Kelsey) Paulette (their son Braven), Joel (Marieka) Fletcher (their children Nevaeh and Leeah), Tanner Paulette and Spencer Karl. He is also survived by his sisters Josephine Cavelle and Gwen (Gary) Kerkhoff, brother Bruce (Jillian) Cavelle, mother-in-law Mary Malinsky, sisters-in-law Carolyn Jensen and Gwen (Gordon) Vayro; brother-in-law Bryan Currie as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 He was predeceased by his wife Mary Ellen Paulette, son Danny Paulette, great grandson Rheese Paulette, mother Mary Cavelle, father Joseph Paulette, sister Pauline Currie, brother Robert Paulette, father-in-law Nick Malinsky, sister-in-law Erlene Paulette and brothers-in-law Buster Brown and Clare Jensen.

 Gary was born in Lethbridge on May 31, 1937 to Mary Cavelle and Joseph Paulette. He later moved to Taber where he met and married his wife Mary Ellen Malinsky. Gary worked at various jobs until he started in the oil patch with water trucks, eventually working as a tool push for Cactus Drilling. After retiring from the drilling rigs, he opened an upholstery shop with his wife Mary Ellen. Gary was very handy and liked to tinker with anything that needed fixing. If you came to the shop, you always had to have a coffee and visit, he sure liked to talk. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Gary also had a special place in his heart for his many dogs, especially his most recent one Sam. He will be dearly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of meeting him.